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Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland

Queries for Serious Consideration
Ceisteanna le haghaigh Dian Mhachnaimh

(as revised in 1981)

The following queries are to be read and considered by Quarterly, Monthly, and Preparative Meetings, in such order and distribution, and in such manner as may seem to each meeting most profitable, and should if possible be read at least once a year in each particular meeting.

Ba chóir go léifí agus go bpléifí na ceisteanna seo leanas ins na Cruinnithe Ráithe, Míosúla agus Ullmhúcháin de réir oird agus pé modh a dhealraíonn do gach aon chruinniú a bheith fiúntach and cuí. Ba chóir go mbeadh gach aon cheann acu léite uair amháin sa bhliain ar a laghad i ngach aon chruinniú ar leith.

The intention of directing these queries to be read and considered in our meetings, is to encourage each of our members to examine whether he himself is coming up in that life of self-denial and devotedness unto God, which becomes all who make profession of the name of Christ; remembering that it is to individual faithfulness to Him, in daily dependence upon the Holy Spirit, that we must look for growth in the Truth, and for vitality in the Church.

1. Are you convinced of the reality of God and do you respond to His Spirit at work within you? Have you individually, through repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, experienced true conversion of heart? Do you depend on the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit and do you show this by your devotion to God and by your love to all people?

1. An gcreideann tú go fírineach i nDia agus an dtugann tú freagra ar a Spiorad agus é ag obair ionat? An bhfuil athrú croí tagtha ortsa go pearsanta, tríd aithrí a dhéanamh agus creideamh sa Tiarna Iosa Críost? An mbíonn tú ag brath ar chabhair agus ar threoir an Spioraid Naoimh agus an gcuireann tú in iúl é tríd an ngrá atá agat do Dhia agus do gach éinne eile?

2. Do you make time, in private retirement, for meditation, prayer and thanksgiving, and do you take opportunities for reading and understanding the Bible and other writings which reveal the ways of God? Do you encourage these practices in members of your family, individually, together and in other groups?

2. An dtéann tú ar leataobh gach lá le machnamh agus guí a dhéanamh agus le buíochas a ghabháil le Dia? An dtapaíonn tú an deis leis an mBíobla agus leabhair eile a léiríonn slite Dé a léamh? An molann tú dod' chlann a leithéid a dhéanamh - leo féin, le chéile agus i ngrúpaí eile?

3. Do you gather together at Meetings for Worship in expectant waiting on God, prepared to share experiences and insights? Are these Meetings occasions, when, by the help of the Holy Spirit you are enabled unitedly to worship God? Are you open to the promptings of the Spirit, and sensitive to one another's needs, whether your response be in silent worship or through the spoken word?

3. An dtagann sibh le chéile le haghaidh cruinniú adhartha, ag feitheamh go fonnmhar ar Dhia agus ullamh le fianaise agus léargais a roinnt? An éiríonn libh ins na tionólacha seo, le cabhair an Spioraid Naoimh adhradh a thabhairt do Dhia le haontacht? An gcuireann sibh fáilte roimh an Spiorad agus an mbíonn sibh tuisceanach i leith riachtanais a chéile, pé acu san adhradh ciúin nó san urlabhra féin a chuireann sibh in iúl é sin?

4. Is your way of life in keeping with the teaching of Jesus? Do you watch against conformity to commonly-accepted standards, and against the love of ease and self- indulgence which hinders your spiritual growth and service for Christ?

4. An dtagann do bheatha le teagasc Iosa? An mbíonn tú san airdeal ar leanúint le ghnáth chaighdeáin an tsaoil, ar dhíomhaointeas agus ar leithleachas, rudaí a chuireann bac ar do fhás spioradálta agus do sheirbhís ar son Iosa Críost?

5. Are you honest in your daily work and in all your personal relationships? Do you maintain integrity in your dealings with government authorities and other outward concerns? Do you guard against covetousness, remembering that the quality of life does not depend on the abundance of possessions? Do you seek to discern how much of your time, talents and resources you should devote to the service of others?

5. An mbíonn tú macánta i do obair laethúil agus i do chaidreamh le daoine eile? An gcloíann tú le hionracas sa chaidreamh a dhéanann tú le hudaráis rialtais agus i gcúrsaí seachtracha eile? An mbíonn tú cúramach gan bheith santach ag cuimhneamh nach bhfuil fiúntas na beatha le fáil i mbarraíocht an tsealúis? An ndéanann tú iarracht a oibriú amach cé mhéid ded' chuid ama, acmhainní agus talainn is ceart a roinnt le daoine eile?

6. Do you cherish an understanding and forgiving spirit? Do you avoid unkind gossip and the spreading of rumour? Do you avoid damaging the reputation of others? Do you cultivate an appreciation of each individual's worth?

6. An gcothaíonn tú spiorad tuisceanach maiteach? An seachnaíonn tú aon chaint mhíchneasta agus an ndéanann tú deimhin de gan ráflaí a leathnú? An mbíonn tú cúramach gan aon chliúmhilleadh a dhéanamh ar éinne? An gcothaíonn tú tuiscint i leith fiúntais gach éinne?

7. Do you live in that life and power which takes away the occasion of violent conflict, and with God's help work for reconciliation between individuals, groups and nations? Do you faithfully maintain our witness that all war, or preparation for it, is inconsistent with the spirit and teaching of Christ?

7. An gcaitheann tú do shaol sa bheatha agus sa chumhacht sin a chuireann ar ceal gach aon ocáid chogaidh? An mbíonn tú ag obair, le cabhair Dé, le hathchairdeas a dhéanamh idir dhaoine, grúpaí agus náisiúin? An seasann tú go dílis leanár bhfianaise nach réitíonn aon chogadh, nó ullmhú chuige, le spiorad agus teagasc Chríost?

8. Are you concerned with the Preparative, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Meetings during which the business of the Society is conducted? Are these meetings held in a spirit of worship and dependence upon the guidance of God? Do you take your right share in the service of these meetings, realising they are essential for the support and development of our corporate concerns? Do you carry out discipline, when advisable, in a sensitive and Christian manner?

8. An mbíonn tú páirteach sna Cruinnithe Ullmhúcháin, Míosúla, Ráithí agus Bliantúla ina bpléitear gnóthaí ár gCumainn? An mbíonn na cruinnithe seo á reachtáil i spiorad an adhartha, ag braith ar threoir Dé a aimsiú iontu? An nglacann tú d'áit cheart i seirbhís na gcruinnithe seo, ag tuiscint go bhfuil siad riachtanach chun tacú lenár gcúraimí corparáideacha agus chun iad a fhorbairt? An gcuirtear smacht i bhfeidhm in am tráth, más gá, i modh tuisceanach Críostaí?

9. Is your meeting one to which all can feel a sense of belonging, taking their full share in its concerns and practical work? Do you as a meeting maintain a loving and watchful care over all who worship with you including those who are unable to attend?

9. An mbraitheann gach éinne i do chruinniú go bhfuil páirt aige nó aici ann, ag glacadh orthu féin a n-ualach ceart de na cúraimí agus den obair phraiticiúil? An dtugann sibh aire go grámhar mar chruinniú do gach éinne a bhíonn i láthair agus dóibh siúd nach bhfuil in ann teacht?

10. Do you, who are parents, and others having children in your care, seek by prayerful endeavour and example to lead them to a knowledge of the Truth as it is in Jesus Christ? Do you make opportunities for all, especially the young people in the meeting, to learn of essential Christian truth and to understand the basis of Quaker experience and witness?

10. Maidir libhse, a thuismitheoirí agus a dhaoine eile a bhfuil cúram leanaí oraibh - an ndéanann sibh bhur ndícheall lena dtabhairt chun na fírinne mar atá in Iosa Críost? Trí bhur ndea-shampla féin, an dtugann sibh deiseanna do gach éinne agus don aos óg ach go háirithe, an Fhírinne riachtanach Chríostaí a fhoghlaim agus bunchloch taithí agus fianaise Cumann na gCairde a thuiscint?

11. Do you fulfil your part as a religious society and as individuals in promoting the cause of Truth and in spreading the message of Christ throughout the world?

11. An gcomhlíonann sibh bhur bpáirt mar chuallacht creidimh agus mar dhaoine aonair le cúis na Fírinne a chur chun cinn agus le soiscéal Chríost a chraobhscaoileadh a fud an domhain mhóir?


The above interspersed Irish translation is in use in some meeting-houses.

The Religious Society of Friends,
Quaker House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham,
Dublin 18, Ireland.



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